by Becky | Aug 18, 2020 | 2020, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, Environmental Health, Pollution
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found an increased association between exposure to higher levels of air pollution and dementia, with cardiovascular disease and stroke strengthened the association during the last five years of exposure. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 18, 2020 | 2017, Menopause, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study shows that fennel as a phytoestrogen is effective in reducing menopausal symptoms and has no serious side effects. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 11, 2020 | 2020, Blood Sugar, Cinnamon, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Supplementation with cinnamon for twelve weeks improved FPG and glucose tolerance in prediabetic subjects and was safe and well-tolerated. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 11, 2020 | 2019, Infant and Children's Health, Probiotics
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. The use of an oral spray of Streptococcus salivarius 24SMB and Streptococcus oralis 89a effectively treated recurrent acute pharyngotonsillitis in children and reduced the need for antibiotics that do not prevent recurrence. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 11, 2020 | 2019, Botanicals, Brain Health, Stroke
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that gut microbiota may be responsible for the conversion of crocin to its metabolite crocetin, which protects against brain injury in a rat model of induced stroke. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 11, 2020 | 2020, Botanicals, COVID-19, Curcumin
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In an in vitro alpha-coronavirus model, curcumin not only inhibited the proliferation of the transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) but was also able to deactivate and destroy it. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 11, 2020 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Intense lifestyle treatment significantly improved blood pressure and pathophysiological markers of arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction in patients with stage 1 essential hypertension. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 6, 2020 | COVID-19, Lung Health, Vitamin D - Infections & Immunity
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Several medical studies have indicated that vitamin D supplements may help to keep you healthy against COVID-19.
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by Becky | Aug 4, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19, Lung Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study finds that dexamethasone shows promise as an inexpensive, readily available treatment for COVID-19. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 4, 2020 | 2020, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, DHA, Omega - 3
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that a minimum dose of two grams per day of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is required to ensure adequate delivery to the brain, particularly for those individuals who carry the APOE4 allele. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 4, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Individuals living in greener residential neighborhoods may be less likely to develop heart disease and stroke than those living in areas with fewer parks or green spaces. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 28, 2020 | 2020, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Environmental Health, Pollution
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study finds that older residents of London living in areas with higher air pollution were more likely to be diagnosed with dementia in subsequent years compared to those living in areas of lower air pollution. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 28, 2020 | 2019, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Headaches
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study finds that migraine history is a significant risk factor for Alzheimer disease (AD) and all‐cause dementia, but not vascular dementia in a population of older independently-living adults. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 28, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19, Lung Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study details how an air disinfection system utilizing heated Ni-foam filters are capable of effectively trapping and killing airborne SARS-CoV-2 and Bacillus anthracis spores. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 28, 2020 | 2020, Aloe Vera, Diabetes, Pycnogenol
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Twelve weeks of supplementation with a polyherbal blend of pycnogenol, papain, and aloe vera was not effective in the management of pre-type-two diabetes. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 28, 2020 | 2019, Cancer, Men's Health - Prostate
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Consumption of glucoraphanin-rich broccoli soup was inversely associated with prostate cancer progression in men on active surveillance. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 20, 2020 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Eicosapentaeonic acid (EPA) is a natural source of EPA-only that was shown to increase EPA and Omega-3 Index, and control cholesterol levels in a healthy population. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 20, 2020 | 2019, Alternative Therapies, Cancer, Men's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. After six months of testosterone therapy, young male cancer survivors with borderline low morning testosterone levels experienced a significant decrease in whole body-fat mass and increase in lean muscle mass. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 20, 2020 | 2020, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health, Polyphenols
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results emphasize the importance of a varied diet of polyphenol-rich foods such as nuts, fruits, and vegetables to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 20, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Passive stretching (PS) is an effective non-pharmaceutical approach for improving vascular function particularly for those with limited mobility. (more…)